IT 340 - Human/ Computer Interaction and Professional Ethics

Institution:

Upper Iowa University

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Description:

IT professionals must develop a mind-set that recognizes the importance of users and organizational contexts. They must employ user-centered methodologies in the development, evaluation, and deployment of IT applications and systems. In addition, an IT professional must understand the social and professional context of information technology and computing, and adhere to ethical codes of conduct. This course will prepare IT students to understand these issues by covering human factors analysis, performance analysis, cognitive processing, usabilitystudies, environment and training, professional and ethical issues and responsibilities, privacy and civil liberties. Prerequisite: IT 210 (BA 222 recommended).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uiu.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 425-5200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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